This chili goes over hot dogs very well. Usually I make a big batch, and freeze the extra in smaller containers that I can use for such things as chili dogs. Famous Dixon's chili here in KC is served with or without beans. And is sold dry, soupy or greasy. So there's lots of choices with chili. No one way is the definite way to do it. Just do what you like. I like it without beans. Sticks to the tortilla chips better that way.